Yul Brynner : a biography / Michelangelo Capua.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Capua, Michelangelo, 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brynner, Yul.

Actors--United States--Biography.

Actors.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

viii, 200 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]

Summary:

"This biography takes readers through Brynner's formative years in Russia, France and China and describes his journey from sweeping stages in Parisian theaters to a versatile career in theater, television and film, reaching a stardom that began and ended with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Past Imperfect 3

2 Gypsy King 10

3 Television Debut 25

4 I'm the King! Etc., Etc., Etc. 30

5 Dietrich and Crawford 42

6 Cecil B. DeMille 49

7 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 56

8 A Bastard with a Heart of Gold 75

9 The Magnificent Seven 93

10 Surprise Flops 108

11 Terrible Choices 123

12 Westworld 136

13 Long Live the King! 145

Stage Appearances 172

Documentaries, Music and Soundtracks, Radio Programs and Television Appearances 175

Brynner as Director 177.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-193) and index.

Includes filmography: pages 161-171.

ISBN:

0786424613

OCLC:

67405652

Publisher Number:

9780786424610